Early postoperative alterations of ventilation parameters after tracheostomy in major burn injuries

Purpose: In patients with major burn injuries mechanical ventilation is often required for longer periods. Tracheostomy (TS) plays an integral role in airway management. We investigated the effect of TS on ventilation parameters within 8 hours after TS. Materials: A retrospective analysis of severel...

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Main Authors: Mailänder, Peter, Lange, Thomas, Klotz, Karl-Friedrich, Stang, Felix Hagen, Stollwerck, Peter Leonard, Namdar, Thomas, Siemers, Frank
Format: Article
Language:deu
Published: German Medical Science GMS Publishing House 2010-01-01
Series:GMS German Medical Science
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Online Access:http://www.egms.de/en/journals/gms/2010-8/000099.shtml